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Texas A&M Aims for SEC Lead vs. Georgia
31 Jan
Summary
- Texas A&M seeks fourth consecutive win in SEC play.
- Both teams boast top-tier offenses, averaging over 90 points.
- Aggies won last six matchups against the Bulldogs.
Texas A&M is preparing to face Georgia in Athens on Saturday, with the Aggies looking to secure their fourth consecutive victory and strengthen their grip on first place in the Southeastern Conference.
The Aggies, with a 16-4 record and 6-1 in SEC play, recently defeated South Carolina 92-69. Georgia, holding a 16-5 record and 4-4 in the SEC, is coming off a narrow 86-85 overtime loss to Tennessee.
This matchup features two of the nation's top offensive teams. Georgia leads the SEC and ranks second nationally, averaging 93 points per game, while Texas A&M is third in the conference and seventh nationally with 91.8 points per game.
The Aggies' recent performance included a program-record 17 three-pointers against South Carolina, with Zach Clemence scoring 21 points and shooting an impressive 7 of 8 from beyond the arc. Texas A&M is led by Rashaun Agee, averaging 13.7 points and 8.7 rebounds.
Georgia's offense is powered by Jeremiah Wilkinson's 17.1 points per game and Blue Cain's 13.3. Kanon Catchings added a season-high 22 points in their recent overtime loss. Texas A&M has dominated the series, winning the last six games against Georgia, with their most recent meeting resulting in a 69-53 win for the Aggies.
